Onset

A changelog and release notes tool that automates customer communication

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About Onset

Onset provides a platform for creating, publishing, and distributing release notes and product updates. It supports both public-facing changelogs for customers and internal release notes for teams. The tool offers AI-assisted drafting to transform technical updates into clear announcements, with options to schedule releases and send notifications via Slack, Discord, or email. Onset can be integrated with development environments like Claude or Cursor, allowing users to draft and publish directly from their existing workflows. It also provides an embeddable widget to display release notes within applications, ensuring users stay informed without leaving the product. The platform emphasizes better communication by turning complex updates into engaging content and supports coordination across teams and time zones.

Key features

AI-generated release notes
Public and internal changelogs
Scheduled releases
Slack/Discord/email notifications
Embeddable widget for apps
Integration with MCP clients
Custom domain support
Password-protected pages

Use cases

Communicating product updates to customers
Aligning internal teams on releases
Embedding release notes in applications

Pros

AI-assisted drafting of release notes
Supports both public and internal release notes
Integrates with Slack, Discord, and email for notifications
Embeddable widget for in-app release notes
Scheduling and automation features

Cons

No free tier beyond personal projects
Limited to three pricing tiers with subscriber caps
Requires integration with external tools for full functionality

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Frequently asked questions about Onset

What is Onset?

Onset is a platform for creating, publishing, and distributing release notes and product updates. It supports both public-facing changelogs for customers and internal release notes for teams.

Who should use Onset?

Onset is designed for teams and businesses that need to communicate product updates clearly to customers or align internal teams across releases. It suits startups, growing companies, and larger organizations.

Does Onset offer a free plan?

Yes, Onset provides a free plan for personal projects and early-stage applications. Paid plans include a 30-day free trial with full features.

Can Onset integrate with other tools?

Onset integrates with development environments like Claude or Cursor via MCP, and supports sending release alerts to Slack, Discord, or email. It also offers an embeddable widget for in-app release notes.

What happens if I exceed my subscriber limit on a plan?

If you exceed your subscriber limit, you can still access existing subscribers but cannot add new ones until you upgrade your plan or remove some subscribers.

Does Onset support data residency outside the US?

Currently, data is stored in the US by default. Onset is rolling out EU data residency options for customers with compliance needs.